Designing Ducati’s Diavel V4

We speak with the motorbike brand's Global Design Director, Andrea Ferraresi

Stare long enough at Ducati‘s new Diavel V4 and it starts looking like something other than a motorcycle. Its exhaust twists into a metallic organ. From the side, a distinct visible bend cuts from the tail to the nose—a sort of curved stress line, with its highest point at the apex of the gas tank. From the rear, the taillight twinkles into a firmament of …

Best of CH 2022: Most Popular

Food, travel, culture, cars, art, design and more in our most-read features from the year

Every day, we publish articles that cover a breadth of topics all linked by the intention to satisfy, inform and inspire. From artistic festivals to community-minded endeavors, travel guides and more, much of our site’s subject matter mirrors many of our own interests and never-ending curiosity. The following articles are the most visited of this year, so evidently they resonated with our readers, too. Whether you …

Test Ride: Ducati’s DesertX Adventure Motorbike

Fun to ride on the road and on dirt, this bike features clever tech upgrades

Adventure bikes (also known as ADV bikes) are increasingly popular in the US for a few reasons. They’re rideable on pavement or off-road, the riding position is relatively upright, the bars are at an all-day-comfortable-for-your-arms angle, there’s a smallish windscreen that offers just enough protection, and the tank is cut like a motocross machine to give your knees purchase against it (so a thigh squeeze …